Spy Rock via Redding Loop in Ozark National Forest, AR

Hike Spy Rock via Redding Loop Ozark National Forest, AR

Class 1 7.8 miles 1300 gain 3-5 hrs Loop May 8, 2017
Effort
Beauty
Personality
Solitude

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I parked on the side of the road, though I don't know if that was legal. You may need to park/pay at the Redding Campground. From the road, I took the west side of the loop first, where the views were much better than the east side. Overall, this loop was uneventful forest walking, but the views of the Ozarks were nice when reaching the high point, Spy Rock. The east side, my route down, had some little waterfalls, and some nice forest scenery. The trail was well-maintained and marked.

PEAKS ON HIKE
Elevation (ft) / Prominence (ft)
Peaks on hike
Elevation
Prominence
1
Spy Rock
1640 ft
40 rise

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Just a woods walk for a while.
Just a woods walk for a while.
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You can start to see some views after a while.
You can start to see some views after a while.
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Cross a forest road to continue toward Spy Rock.
Cross a forest road to continue toward Spy Rock.
Spy Rock to the left, the Redding Loop West side to the right. You come back to this point after visiting Spy Rock.
Spy Rock to the left, the Redding Loop West side to the right. You come back to this point after visiting Spy Rock.
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Approaching Spy Rock.
Approaching Spy Rock.
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Spy Rock.
Spy Rock.
Back at the junction, headed the other way on the Redding Loop.
Back at the junction, headed the other way on the Redding Loop.
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A couple of mini waterfalls along the way.
A couple of mini waterfalls along the way.
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Approaching the road. Follow it back to the car.
Approaching the road. Follow it back to the car.

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